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Job description
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Global Legal Counsel to support data center lifecycle management within a fast-growing, international organization. This is a direct-hire opportunity in Austin, Texas offering high visibility, executive partnership, and global impact.
Company Profile
Global organization operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and sustainability, delivering end-to-end lifecycle solutions for enterprise technology and data center environments. Known for its people-first mindset, collaborative culture, and commitment to circular economy principles, the organization supports enterprises worldwide by optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling secure, sustainable technology management.
Role
As Senior Global Legal Counsel / Global Legal Executive – Data Center Lifecycle Management, you will serve as the central legal governance authority for lifecycle management on a global scale. This highly strategic role supports executive leadership and partners closely with finance, commercial operations, asset management, and lifecycle services teams.
The Global Senior Legal Counsel / Global Legal Executive will design scalable legal frameworks, harmonize global contract templates, and support complex commercial, leasing, and financing transactions. You will operate at both strategic and execution levels, enabling compliant global growth while reducing risk and improving contract efficiency.
Responsibilities
Designing and governing global legal frameworks and contract templates for lifecycle management and data center services
Leading and supporting complex commercial negotiations with funders, investors, OEMs, distributors, and enterprise customers
Advising on structured finance, leasing models, residual value protection, and end-of-term asset outcomes
Ensuring compliance with global leasing, financing, privacy, environmental, and ITAD regulations
Embedding ESG, sustainability, and circular economy principles into commercial contracts
Supporting global expansion initiatives and enabling entry into new regions
Developing legal playbooks, negotiation standards, escalation models, and governance processes
Partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive scalable, compliant growth
Senior Global Legal Counsel Background Profile
10+ years of legal experience
Equipment leasing and structured finance
Technology, IT services, and managed services
Global or multinational commercial contracting
Proven experience negotiating with financial institutions, funders, and strategic partners
Strong understanding of IT lifecycle management, ITAD, SaaS, DaaS, data center environments, and data privacy
Experience supporting cross-border regulatory and compliance requirements
Ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed environment
Features and Benefits
Direct-hire, senior/executive-level opportunity
Hybrid work flexibility
High-impact role with executive visibility and influence
Opportunity to build global legal frameworks from the ground up
Exposure to complex, high-value global transactions
Collaborative, mission-driven, and people-focused culture
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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